^{16 Ref} and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

^{17 Ref} So all the generations from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations; and from David unto the carrying away to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon unto the Christ fourteen generations.

^{18 Ref} Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.